St Margaret's Primary Academy
URN: 141984 • Lowestoft NR32 4JF
Overview
- Name
- St Margaret's Primary Academy
- URN
- 141984
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Catchpole (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01502530130
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Road, Lowestoft NR32 4JF
Summary
St Margaret's Primary Academy, located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 389 pupils, serving a capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, where every child is encouraged to thrive academically and personally. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in their statement, "Unlocking Potential; Transforming Lives," which reflects their commitment to helping students overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
The academy promotes core values of Safety, Readiness to Learn, Working Together, High Expectations, and Integrity. These principles guide the daily activities and interactions within the school community, ensuring a safe and collaborative learning atmosphere. St Margaret's also emphasizes the importance of personal development, offering opportunities for both students and staff to grow and succeed.
In addition to a robust academic curriculum, St Margaret's Primary Academy actively engages with families and the wider community, fostering connections that enhance the educational experience. The school encourages parental involvement and provides various support mechanisms to help families access educational resources and community events. For more information, visit their website at http://www.st-margarets.suffolk.sch.uk/.
The academy promotes core values of Safety, Readiness to Learn, Working Together, High Expectations, and Integrity. These principles guide the daily activities and interactions within the school community, ensuring a safe and collaborative learning atmosphere. St Margaret's also emphasizes the importance of personal development, offering opportunities for both students and staff to grow and succeed.
In addition to a robust academic curriculum, St Margaret's Primary Academy actively engages with families and the wider community, fostering connections that enhance the educational experience. The school encourages parental involvement and provides various support mechanisms to help families access educational resources and community events. For more information, visit their website at http://www.st-margarets.suffolk.sch.uk/.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Statement about Trust Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Brochure and Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Woods Loke Primary School (75.0)
- Oulton Broad Primary School (73.1)
- Woods Loke Community Primary School (66.5)
- Carlton Colville Primary School (66.2)
- Somerleyton Primary School (62.4)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 389
- Boys
- 194
- Girls
- 195
- FSM %
- 49.90
- Open date
- 2015-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 389 | 194 | 195 | 420 | 49.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 422 | 210 | 212 | 420 | 54.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 428 | 212 | 216 | 420 | 55.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 428 | 212 | 216 | 420 | 55.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 420 | 208 | 212 | 420 | 50.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 432 | 220 | 212 | 420 | 41.60 |
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